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Silent Auction Continues at Main Library

Bids accepted through Saturday, October 17.

Posted Date: 10/4/2009

The Friends of the Library Fall Silent Auction continues through October 17 at the Main Library. View 28 beautiful gift baskets and leave your bid at the Circulation Desk. Bidding ends at 3 pm on Sat., Oct. 17. Autographed memorabilia, gift certificates, collectibles and more are featured. Donors include Tangle Ridge and Prairie Lakes golf courses, Texas Roadhouse, the Dallas Stars, & the Teri Jackson Tourist Center.

HOW TO BID: Select a basket to bid on, and note the number of the basket. Ask for the Bid Sheet Notebook at the Circulation Desk. Record your name, phone number and bid on the sheet that matches your selected basket. BID ONLY IF YOU ARE PREPARED TO PURCHASE THE BASKET AT THAT PRICE.

We make every attempt to be complete in our basket descriptions. Please view baskets before bidding.

BASKET 1: Botanical Beauty:"Chances" by Nora Roberts, incense in bag with burner, ceramic vase, soap, tissues, candle, shower gel, body lotion, Clinique moisturizer, spf face protector & facial soap. Donated by Pat Pieroway.

BASKET 2: Tee Time at Tangle Ridge: water bottle, 2 golf balls, tees, 2 passes, each good for cart & greens fees for two Mon-Thu at Tangle Ridge Golf Course. DONATED BY Tangle Ridge Golf Course, Wally Warmack.

BASKET 3: Down Home Christmas: $25 gift certificate to Teri Jackson Tourist Info. Ctr., candle, tin star, "Christmas Treasures of the Heart", George Strait Christmas cd, bell doorknob hanger, hollyberry decoration. Donated by the Teri Jackson Tourist Info Ctr., Friends of the Library.

BASKET 4: Bella & Edward: "Breaking Dawn", poster, stickers, button, bookmark,"Night Road" autographed by A.M. Jenkins, votive candle in red glass holder, cd holder, tombstone decoration, black and glitter nail polishes. DONATED BY Kathy Ritterhouse, Wally & Betty Warmack.

BASKET 5: Romantic Evening: 2 wineglasses, merlot, chocolates, candle, olive oil, pasta, pasta sauce, "Heavenly Chocolate". DONATED BY Kathryn Gregor, Friends of the Library, Kathy Ritterhouse

BASKET 6: Start Your Engines: Car wax & foam, Armor-All, 2 "supreme" car washes, autographed pennant, 2 posters, mini-posters, sunglasses, cd case, key rings, magazine. DONATED BY SuperShine Car Wash, Kenny Tyler, Kathy Ritterhouse

BASKET 7: Fantasy Takes Flight: Dragon toy, tote bag, $25 gift certificate towards Friends of the Library January Clearance Sale or April Book Sale, necklace, candle, "Dragon’s Kin", by Anne McCaffrey. DONATED BY Kathy Ritterhouse, Friends of the Library

BASKET 8: Flavors of Tuscany: 2 ceramic bowls & 2 plates, 2 cloth napkins, 4 cooking utensils,"Bella Tuscany". DONATED BY Kathy Ritterhouse

BASKET 9: Cat in the Hat: Red & white hat, necktie, markers, 2 pins, puzzle,"The Cat in the Hat". DONATED BY Elisabeth McMahon, Kathy Ritterhouse, Wally & Betty Warmack.

BASKET 10: Tiny-Saurus: Stuffed toy, rubber dinosaur, wooden puzzles, mini book, jigsaw, bookmarks, stickers. DONATED BY Kathy Ritterhouse, Elisabeth McMahon

BASKET 11: Putting at Prairie Lakes:

Water bottle, 2 golf balls, tees, 2 passes, each good for cart & greens fees for two, Mon-Thu at Prairie Lakes Golf Course. DONATED BY Prairie Lakes Golf Course, Wally & Betty Warmack.

BASKET 12: Pretty in Pink: "Ellen Tebbits" by Beverly Cleary, 2 bracelets, necklace, purse, candy, pencil, 3 decorated pens, 2 mini-notepads, post-it pad, cell phone charm. DONATED BY Louise Buckspan

BASKET 13: Nancy Drew: On The Case: T-shirt (L),"Nancy Drew: Race Against Time" paperback, flashlight, magnifying glass, compass, keyring, "Spy Science". DONATED BY Kathy Ritterhouse, Friends of the Library

BASKET 14: Survival of the Fittest: "Brian’s Hunt" autographed by Gary Paulsen, "The White Fox Chronicles",stickers, water bottle, flashlight, compass, keychain, cd holder, journal, aloe vera, lip balm, sunscreen. DONATED BY Kathy Ritterhouse

BASKET 15: Southwest Style: Terra cotta memo holder and notes, sunflower post-it notes, jalapeno basket, 4 kitchen towels, "The Shape Shifter", boot ornament. DONATED BY Kathy Ritterhouse

BASKET 16: Pink Christmas: Candle in glass jar, Santa decoration, bath pouf, massager, blush in compact, "Santa Baby" by Jennifer Crusie, keyring, SpaTropics lotion and shower gel, Estee Lauder cosmetics including black mascara, black eye pencil, burgundy lip gloss, "Starlit Pink" lipstick. DONATED BY Betty Warmack, Louise Buckspan, Friends of the Library

BASKET 17: Let It Snow(men): Potholder, mug with lid, 2 snowmen figurines, wrapping paper, glove ornament, ceramic bowl, wooden sled decoration. DONATED BY Friends of the Library

BASKET 18: Show Me The Money: T-shirt (XL), blank cards & envelopes,"Paper Airplanes With Dollar Bills", dollar bill, pens, magnet, window clings, mint souvenir. DONATED BY Kathy Ritterhouse, Elisabeth McMahon

BASKET 19: Fall Colors: 2 makeup bags, makeup brushes, sunglasses, bath pouf, candle in tin, lip gloss & pencil in one,"His Favorite Mistress", Estee Lauder cosmetics including 2 lipsticks ("Sugar Honey" and "Tiramisu"), black mascara, 1 brown and 1 black eye pencil, Pleasures perfume, "Honey" lip gloss, and eyeshadow duo "Tea biscuit" and "Cinnamon". DONATED BY Betty Warmack, Friends of the Library, Kathy Ritterhouse

BASKET 20: Homespun Christmas: Handmade rag rug, $25 gift certificate to Hoffman Florist, Santa decoration, mug, soaps, ceramic ornament, potholder, Boyds angel teddy bear, "Christmas Letters". DONATED BY Kathy Ritterhouse, Hoffman Florist, Wally & Betty Warmack

BASKET 21: Red, White and Bluebird: Field guide to birds, ceramic vase, 3 ceramic bird figurines, metal decorative birdhouse, mug, banner, bookmarks, house figurine, 3 metal patriotic ornaments, picture frame. DONATED BY The Bluebonnet chapter of the D.A.R.

BASKET 22: A Pirate’s Life: Beads, candy, stickers, goblet, blank book, puzzle,"Piratitude", "Pirates: Scourge of the Seas", 2 mini-books, necklace, eyepatch. DONATED BY Elisabeth McMahon, Friends of the Library

BASKET 23: Scooby Surprise: Skull drink bottle, magnifying glass, pen, yo-yo, Scooby snacks, candy, treat bag, 5 Scooby Doo books. DONATED BY the Friends of the Library.

BASKET 24: Fun in the Sun: "Day at the Races" that includes valet parking, admission, reserved Box Seat seating and programs for 4 at Lone Star Park, 6 placemats, oven mitt, grilling fork and spatula, 2 snack bowls, yo-yo, foam dart, jump rope, pen, keychain, grilling magazines,"All About Grilling". DONATED BY Lone Star Park, Kathy Ritterhouse, Elisabeth McMahon, Friends of the Library

BASKET 25: Date Night: Texas Roadhouse coupons: Dinner for 2 up to $30, and free appetizer, candle gift set, 2 wine glasses, Llano Riesling, corkscrew, Russell Stover chocolates, Nora Roberts paperback, wooden tray. DONATED BY Texas Roadhouse, Kathy Ritterhouse, Kathryn Gregor.

BASKET 26: Stars on Ice: 2 autographed Stars pennants: Joel Lundqvist & Mathias Tjarnqvist, hockey cards, trivia cards, neck cord, ruler. DONATED BY Kathy Ritterhouse, Dallas Stars.

BASKET 27: Our Texas: jigsaw puzzle, mug, coaster, magnet, wildflower seeds, G.P. t-shirt (L), "Dead Man’s Walk" by Larry McMurtry, notepad. DONATED BY Kirk England, Kathy Ritterhouse.

BASKET 28: Get Cracking: 8 "Nutcracker Village" nutcrackers,"The Nutcracker" book, Nutcracker advent calendar. DONATED BY Friends of the Library